Sponsor East Tennessee's
Longest Running
Film Festival
Sponsor the Knoxville Horror Film Fest and connect with dedicated genre fans through on-site visibility, social promotion, printed materials, and high-profile screenings.
18th Annual Festival • October 14–18, 2026 • Knoxville + Maryville
Why Sponsor KHFF?
KHFF gives brands access to an enthusiastic, loyal audience through live screenings, printed materials, on-screen placements, and social promotion. From weekend passholders to drive-in crowds, sponsors gain visibility in a memorable festival setting.
The KHFF Experience
Choose Your Tier
Every package is designed to give your brand real visibility with a loyal, passionate horror audience.
Advertising Only
Standalone ad placement with no sponsorship branding. Great for local businesses wanting direct exposure.
Advertising Options:
Ad Combos:
Logo Sponsor
Get your brand logo on key print materials and the onscreen slideshow, with direct promotion at the event and on social media.
- Logo on all print materials
- Onscreen logo placement
- Social media mentions
- On-mic shoutout throughout event
- $100 off advertising add-ons
- 2 drive-in passes ($90 value)
Featured Sponsor
All Logo Sponsor marketing perks, with greater visibility across every channel and more ways for your brand to connect with our audience throughout the festival.
- Larger logo placement on all Logo-tier materials
- Vendor table at the drive-in
- Free onscreen still ad (upgradable to video)
- $100 off advertising add-ons
- 1 full weekend pass ($110 value)
Custom Package
Got a specific idea for how you'd like to interact with our audience? Pitch it. We're always looking for things that enhance the guest experience.
- In-kind promotion or services
- Product placement or sampling
- Custom activations or experiences
- Giveaways and audience engagement
- Flexible terms
Logo & Featured Sponsors receive $100 off any advertising add-on.
Compare Benefits
Full tier comparison at a glance
| Feature | Advertising | Logo Sponsor | Featured Best Value | Custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print material logo placement | Custom | |||
| Onscreen slideshow presence | Custom | |||
| Social media mentions | Custom | |||
| Event shoutout / promotion | Custom | |||
| $100 discount on ad options | ||||
| Drive-in passes | 2 passes | Custom | ||
| Vendor table at drive-in | Custom | |||
| Included advertisement | Still ad | Custom | ||
| Weekend pass | 1 pass | Custom | ||
| In-kind or service partnership |
Sponsor KHFF 2026
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